Holiday Gift Guide

posted on November 30, 2017 | updated on December 11, 2017 | by Zuri Girl

We love supporting local designers and what better time than now! This holiday season, we’re focusing on presents created by gals & guys sewing & stitching and designing & making products right here in Switzerland – no air shipping required.

Why We Love It: Created exclusively with an organic olive oil imported from three 100 year old olive groves in Catalonia; organic swiss honey from Biohonig Sauter in the Canton of Ticino and organic lavender flowers from L’essencier in the Canton of Wallis.

Switzerland is famous for their pocket knives and we are in love with SWIZA’s new seasonal colletion for ladies. The four knives in this Limited Edition gift set are available in only 300 units. The special collectors box with magnetic closure includes 4 knives with matt black tools and decorative exterior designs…one for each season! The brand has a history spanning over 110 years and an established reputation in watchmaking circles.

Why We Love It: Hand crafted in Thailwil by the lovely mom of 3, Laura-Ann has a passion for sewing, a practical mind for what a mom needs, and a designers eye for adorable goods that are incredibly functional.

Why We Love It: From a foot-only accessible mountain pasture in the Alps to the popular Lake Geneva Caran d’Ache, the product offering includes teas, soaps, gourmet food, raclette makers, a Swiss Army Knife (of course) and several more local items.

The 2-second Scoop: For babies, toddlers & kids, Tamara started the project as a website selling handmade clothes and turned it into a boutique in Morges and online shop with products from around the world.

Why We Love It: A go-to for moms, discover childrens’ clothes, accessories, toys and goodies like party invitations, bath soaps and travel bags. Popular Swiss brands include Where is Marlo and Mini Fabrik.

The 2-Second Scoop: Started in their kitchen, Fränzi and Andi tested and tried many methods to reach the perfect cocoa from bean to bar preparing it in small batches to ensure the taste and quality are nothing but pure and delicious.

Why We Love It: They offer a chocolate abo – remind your friends every month how much you care for them with a chocolate treat on their doorstep.

Why We Love It: Has your significant other watched you struggle through “normal” day activities and Swiss family dinners? Suggest they lend you a hand…and an apron! By participating in LanguageMasters social courses like Baking or Culture Tours, you learn the language of your choice in a fun, relaxed and interesting atmosphere.

The 2-second scoop: Handmade and hand-designed baby gifts by local Swiss craftswoman, Iris

Why We Love It: With 2 little boys in tow, this Zuri Mom knows just what little munchkins need and makes them all using her own 2 hands. For that new momma, give a soft snuggly or a wooden and pearl Nuggiband.

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